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Over the Counter Acne Treatments
Acne treatment and over the counter acne products all have their place and time in our life. We need to understand the type of acne that we have and then determine which acne treatment is going to give us the most bang for our buck. When choosing an acne product it is best to choose a smaller dose to first try out the validity of the acne treatment and whether our not it is going to cure acne that we are presently suffering from. Below we will look at 2 cures for acne, and the acne treatment effectiveness with each.
Acne Products with Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is normally applied to your face in a gel or a creme form with a concentration of around 2.5 %. This works by killing the bacteria in your skin that produces acne and pimples. It is well known in the industry as being one of the most effective acne treatment products that you can buy. It is important however for you to know that the larger dose of 5-10 % should be worked up to. Your initial acne treatment should consist of the recommended amount of 2.5%. The gel form of this acne product is used as a spot application. This is where you would put it right on the infected area. You may experience an initial dryness of your skin, and sometimes a mild irritation, but you should develop a tolerance to this type of treatment within a week or so. Common products that contain this ingredient are Clearasil and ProActiv, although there are a variety of generic acne products that contain this. Do not worry about the brand of the product that you are purchasing, but rather that it contains the Benzoyl Peroxide in the recommended 2.5% concentration.